About BMS
BMS Group is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.
As a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia, BMS Group maintains a strong local focus and understanding of market needs. Being independent gives our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions and combined with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.
This position will work for BMS Re, the specialist reinsurance arm of BMS Group. BMS Re is reshaping reinsurance by aligning interests with our clients and enhancing their success with advice and delivery models that service their unique needs. BMS Re has a proven ability to execute in reinsurance and capital markets worldwide.
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BMS Re US is seeking a highly accomplished Managing Director & Head of Corporate Strategy to lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and partner with divisional leadership to drive sustainable, profitable growth across our US reinsurance platform. This senior leader will act as a thought partner to the Chief Growth Officer and Executive Committee, developing and operationalizing strategies that position BMS Re as a category leader in analytics-driven, client-centric solutions. This is a hands-on role requiring exceptional strategic acumen, operational rigor, and deep industry fluency.
Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end corporate strategy function for BMS Re US—including annual strategic planning, firm-wide initiatives, and key growth mandates across reinsurance, broking, and capital advisory.
• Partner with the Chief Growth Officer and divisional leadership to translate high-level objectives into actionable business plans, investment roadmaps, and measurable results.
• Shape the firm’s point-of-view on core industry trends, emerging opportunities, and adjacent growth spaces (including digital distribution, ILS, MGA platforms, and capital-motivated reinsurance).

Enterprise & Business Unit Support

• Serve as the internal consulting lead to support product innovation, new revenue line evaluation, and market-entry assessments across all business units.
• Build and lead a team of Senior Managers responsible for developing business cases, conducting market and competitor intelligence, and supporting product launches.
• Collaborate with Marketing, M&A, and Talent to drive cross-functional integration and strategic messaging consistency.

Organizational Transformation & Change Management

• Drive mission-critical transformation programs, helping operationalize BMS Re’s growth objectives across people, process, and platform.
• Develop and lead implementation plans that enable change adoption while managing complexity and risk.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and challenger to divisional executives, enabling fact-based, data-driven decision making.

Strategic Communications & Research

• Produce clear, compelling executive-level communications, board updates, and market research deliverables that shape strategic dialogue and decision-making.
• Build and maintain a fact base of competitive dynamics, client needs, regulatory developments, and economic implications within the broader (re)insurance ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Oliver Wyman), corporate strategy, or strategic planning within insurance, financial services, or reinsurance.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact strategic recommendations and change execution within deadline-driven environments.
• Deep understanding of insurance/reinsurance market structures, carrier and MGA dynamics, and capital markets optionality.
• Exceptional project management skills with ability to lead large-scale, multi-stakeholder initiatives across time zones and business units.
• Highly skilled in data synthesis, competitive analysis, and the development of structured problem-solving approaches.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with C-suite polish and credibility.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities; able to build and inspire high-performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience navigating fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional strategy engagements with measurable outcomes.
• Fluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and strategic modeling tools; Think-Cell and/or Tableau a plus.
• Passion for innovation, analytical curiosity, and a growth mindset aligned with the entrepreneurial culture of BMS.

What’s in it for me?

This role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, including the following offerings:

• comprehensive medical and dental plan options for you and your dependents
• vision, short-and long-term disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• employer funded health saving accounts
• business travel accident insurance
• identity theft and legal services
• fitness and wellness reimbursement
• generous leave policies, including parental leave
• paid holidays, volunteer days and your birthday off!
• opportunity to purchase equity

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide marker range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary advanced to the desired candidate will be based on a number of factors, including geographic location and the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the desired candidate.
Employment Practices
BMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) vision, we are committed to ‘building a culture of belonging for all, valuing diverse perspectives and embracing authenticity.’ As such, we have created our ‘BMS Together’ program, with dedicated training, collaborative committees and intentional partnerships.
BMS offers flexible and hybrid working policies and we’re happy to discuss options with you upon application. Please let our team know if you require any adjustments to support you through the application process

• comprehensive medical and dental plan options for you and your dependents
• vision, short-and long-term disability and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• employer funded health saving accounts
• business travel accident insurance
• identity theft and legal services
• fitness and wellness reimbursement
• generous leave policies, including parental leave
• paid holidays, volunteer days and your birthday off!
• opportunity to purchase equit